My build thread:
https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/the-grand-terrainer-2017-ford-f-250-and-spacekap-diablo-8.207675/
Bummed to sell. But time to go global.
Asking: $60k
Mileage: ~65k miles
Location: Denver, CO
I recently purchased a nice huge 14' inflatable touring standup paddle board (10-15 target PSI) and have been thinking about getting an electric air pump. Unfortunately, all the electric sup pumps are 12 volt and extremely loud and really underpowered. I was wondering if anyone had any...
I think I found my answer for this if I have shore power available and feel like I need to do this mod in the future (luckily the incredible heat wave up here in Western Washington has passed today). I think I would just buy a little $150 LG 5000 BTU window unit like this one...
Wow, thanks for the great write up and sharing all your experiences and observations tackling the “beat the heat” problem of mobile living and working.
Airflow in a small space is definitely king for both hot or cold weather. Love my Planar diesel heater for that in the Winter. Vents moisture...
Sorry, if my emphasis did not make sense, haha. The day time high ended up hitting 104, so over 30 degrees higher than the average high (which was already hit by 7:30am).
Well, I recently moved on up to the islands of coastal Washington from California to escape all manner of unpleasant things and to keep my full-time moving living dream alive. As you all have seen from the news at the moment, we are are really getting cooked up here with an unprecedented...
For my needs and intended usage, this is definitely on the right track but not quite ready for prime time. I am a full-timer with my rig, so between needing a much longer range equivalent for taking the weight and aerodynamics hit for a camper, I would also be planning on making liberal use of...
I recently decided to upgrade my mattresses to custom cut Tochta 4” thick foam mattresses with special ordered firm/high density foam. I really enjoy a mattress that fits in my double sleeping bag sleeve and have the whole assembly sit on my Froli Nemo marine innerspring.
Exped Megamats are...
Good point on V8s of that vintage. Indeed, new is definitely even more spendy than I remembered. Nissans are definitely worth another look too.
Indeed, Chevy Express was one of my first thoughts. You both have made good points about repair accessibility on vans. I had not thought about...
I am in the process of trying to spec a budget friendly base van for a build for a family member and would appreciate any pointers/leads.
We are debating a new Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit, or a $5-10k used full size van in good condition.
This is obviously a terrible time to be looking...
If you would like to mount the portable one in a pelican case externally like I did, take a look at using these:
https://www.eo2fastener.com/
I used these parts:
SnapTop™ Rail
Lock:
With Lock
Rail Length:
14"
Bottom Mounting Rail
Profile:
High Profile
Rail Length:
22"
Mounting...